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My dog's poop changed after switching to canned food. Is it normal?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Cavalier King Charles Spaniel | Female | spayed | 5 years and 3 months old | 17 lbs

Is this normal poop? This after eating natural balance canned food. Is it too big? Her poop on the dry food is on the right so you can compare.

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Answered By Dr. Macartney, BVet Med, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on September 22nd, 2017

I am very sorry, but your pictures have not come through with your post. Please feel free to post again, and I will help you further. If Chloe's feces are loose, more frequent, or have increased mucus, it could be related to the change over in food. Canned food has a much higher water content then dry food. You may want to consider adding in a probiotic to her diet during this change over period to help her intestines adjust; http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?pcatid=24772

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